Disney Live Entertainment Character Interaction Design Intern, Spring 2027

Job Posting Title: Disney Live Entertainment Character Interaction Design Intern, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10160043 Job Description: Job Summary Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle…and a dash of pixie dust! The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027, located in Orlando, FL The Character Interaction Designer helps bring interactive character experiences to life by developing gestures, programming show files, and managing audio assets. Working closely with creative teams, this role creates training materials and presentations, tests interactive content, and helps ensure every experience is engaging and performs as intended. What You Will Do: Participate in internal creative content Design and develop gesture grids and logic/bucket mappings Tag and organize audio files to support show programming Create supporting materials, including presentations, activity guides, and physicality videos Produce PowerPoint presentations for training, reviews, and stakeholder communication Conduct show file testing to ensure quality, accuracy, and functionality Create asset management workflows Required Qualifications & Skills: Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills Exceptional problem-solving abilities with effective negotiation skills Highly creative and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Comfortable working in environments that include a variety of fibers, fabrics, and furs Demonstrated flexibility to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required Education: Major or have previous coursework in Theatre, Digital Media, Graphic or Web Design, or Creative Writing Eligibility Requirements & Program Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below: Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. Be at least 18 years of age Possess unrestricted work authorization Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship Additional Information Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work Must be fully available for the duration of the internship We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here . Recommendation - Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it if they are selected for an interview. Please note that this role description is not accessible once the posting is closed. The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: Job Posting Segment: Disney Live Entertainment Job Posting Primary Business: Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE) Primary Job Posting Category: Other Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Kissimmee, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-14